Irix launches 15mm lens for Nikon, Canon and Pentax

Irix is a Swiss brand that is taking its first steps into the world of photography, great strides in reality, since not debut with a filter or an accessory, but with a goal, the new Irix 15mm f / 2.4 . The goal Irix 15mm f / 2.4 is a very bright wide angle with manual focus and designed for full frame SLR, it is available with connectionCanon EF , Nikon F and Pentax K .

This lens has a ring to lock the focus and a system that emits a slight "click" when the focus ring to focus the infinite reaches where there is also hyperfocal scale .There is a system calibration to better communicate the lens with the camera which will be mounted.

The lens also claims to feature 15 elements arranged in 11 groups. Out of these, three elements have high-refractive-index glass and two others are made of extra-low-dispersion glass. The assembly also apparently features two aspherical elements that reduce distortion and boost brightness around the edges.

The lens assembly is housed inside a weather-sealed barrel, and Irix says the inner seals make the lens resistant to splashes as well.

Irix is reportedly making two version of the 15mm f/2.4 lens — Firefly, a lightweight lens, which is the lightest in its class according to Irix, and Blackstone, which features a magnesium alloy lens barrel and engraved, fluorescent markings for easy operation in low light.

Both lenses reportedly accept 95 mm threaded filters that sit in front of the petal-shaped hood. The lenses also feature a slot for gelatin filters at the other end.

Irix is also trying to ensure it highlights the lens' bokeh capabilities, and has drawn attention to the lens' closest focusing distance of .28 m and the rounded nine-blade aperture that can be stopped down to F 22.

According to Irix's website, the lens will be available for sale in Spring 2016.